What looks like a bruise on my MacBook Pro screen?

I noticed a small bruise-like marking on the screen of my MacBook Pro a few months ago. It's only visible when the screen is black but lit, so if my computer is asleep or turned off, you can't see it. It never posed an issue so I just ignored it, especially because you very seldom saw it (a laptop's screen is very rarely black, unless you're watching a movie/video). I just shrugged it off.
As of lately, I've noticed that it's been spreading. I've uploaded a picture of it below so you guys can see it.
I do not have AppleCare anymore as it is a mid-2010 MacBook Pro, and I'm almost definite nothing has ever happened to it physically. I have a hard-shell case on it 24/7, and if isn't in my room, it's in my bookbag, traveling with me to/from/and at school. I take very good care of my laptop and make sure that I am gentle with it. It has never really been exposed to extreme weather; only typical North Eastern weather.. But it has never been directly exposed to (used, opened in) weather outside of the 40-80 degree window.
The nearest Apple Store is 2 hours away from me as I am temporarily in the middle of the country and won't be back home until June.
I was just wondering if this was:
A) something to worry about?
B) something that can be fixed/could have been prevented?
C) if I were to bring it to an Apple store, will they still help me in the event that it is the computer's malfunction although my AppleCare has run out?
Sorry if this is a stupid question, I'm just a bit worried since it's spreading and I don't have the $1300(+) to get a new one right now, especially since I'm in the middle of my semester. Thanks to any and all help!
Here is the link:
http://tinypic.com/r/f1mv61/8

To add, I've only had it for 2 weeks.

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